Experience the ultimate breakfast convenience with this Instant Pot Oatmeal recipe. Imagine waking up to the enticing aroma of warm, creamy oats perfectly cooked to perfection in a fraction of the time it takes on the stovetop. This quick and easy recipe harnesses the magic of the Instant Pot to deliver a hearty and nutritious morning meal that can be customized with your favorite toppings, whether it's fresh fruits, nuts, honey, or spices. Embrace a hassle-free breakfast routine with our Instant Pot Oatmeal that promises to kickstart your day with comfort and flavor. This is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes. Instant Pot Oatmeal With Fruit Have I mentioned how in love with my Instant Pot I am? I love making Instant Pot Oatmeal, it's quick and easy and when you add in … [Read more...]
Tips for Moving to a New City
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you have a new move coming up soon? I know how stressful it can be moving to a different city because we travel to a new one every few months. There are some things you can do to make moving to a new city, not so stressful. Scope out your new city before you move You can look on Google Earth and check out the city you’re moving to before you get there. When you know what your new city looks like before you get there, it will be much easier to get around. Just spend some time on Google Earth, you’ll love it. We love to turn it into an adventure and Google things to do and make a list of places to see, things to do, and places to eat. Plan a night out Out first night in town we always … [Read more...]
Largest List of Good Report Card Freebies – 30+ Freebies!!!!
If your kid is doing his or her best at school why not reward them for it! This is the largest list of places that will help your reward your kids for good report cards. I wish these good report card freebies were available when I was in school but alas they are great to use with our Homeschool Units. Largest List of Good Report Card Freebies List - 30+ Freebies!!!! I am still in shock there are over 25 places to help reward kids with good grades and test scores! I always suggest calling ahead to make sure your store is participating in the good report card freebies and getting the details of what you need to do! All A's Report Card Freebies Burger King – They reward a free hamburger or ice cream cone for 100% on a test. It is limited to one free hamburger a week per … [Read more...]
DIY: Patriotic Yarn Wreathe
I got inspired by all the yarn wreathes I saw on Pinterest so I thought I would make my own for July 4th and the summer! This is a easy DIY just time consuming. What you need: Foam wreathe Yarn of your choice (for this exact one I use red, navy blue and an off white) Hot Glue First I made some marks on the foam for the section of colors. These are just estimates sometimes I went over. Then start the wrapping. Hot glue the start of the yarn down, then start wrapping. Sit on the couch watch a movie and wrap, clear out your DVR and wrap. Not kidding it's time consuming. You want to wrap and pushing each loop together so you can't see the Styrofoam. Glue down the end after each color and repeat. Then add in … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks For the Non Golfer’s on a Golf Trip
My husband has always enjoyed golfing, while he hasn't been very good he still has fun. For this very reason, I wanted to share tips for the non-golfer going on a golfing trip. You know, for us wives who don’t always enjoy golfing, but we want to support our husbands in this way. Check out these tips and tricks for the non-golfer’s golf trip. Bring along something to read If your spouse is going to spend hours on the golf course, you will need something to read. I love to download new books on my Kindle before a new golfing trip. You never know how much time you’ll spend reading. Sometimes my husband likes to go out on the golf course on his own. That means, it’s reading time for me. Spend time golfing Okay, I don’t despise golfing. I’m not a regular golfer, so I don’t get … [Read more...]
Travel This Summer to Support the Military
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Mega Bus. Being a military family we 100% support this cause! During the summer months, my family loves to travel. As you may know, we travel in a huge RV fulltime with our growing family. I wanted to share some travel tips for the summer. Plus, a bonus travel tip you can use to support our military. Always bring lots of snacks I don't care who you are, snacks make everything better. As you travel this summer, make sure you have plenty of snacks on hand. While you're at it, don't forget the drinks as well! Bring an emergency kit I hate to be the one to remind everyone about the emergency kit, but it's so important. An emergency kit can be filled with supplies, just in case your vehicle breaks down. In today's day and age, you … [Read more...]
7 Must Know Tips for Beginner Homeschooling Families
When you decide to homeschool your kids, it is a big deal. Your whole life is going to change in a good way. However, starting out can be a bumpy road because you have never been down this path. Have no fear beginner homeschoolers, these homeschooling tips are for you! 7 Must Know Tips for Beginner Homeschooling Families When I was thinking of homeschooling, and even as we transitioned into making the decision to homeschool I was a mad woman in reading everything and anything when it comes to homeschooling tips. If that is you WELCOME! Please let me know what help you need! Now I want to share the seven tidbits I learned along the way that I think are important for you to know. Set goals for your family Beginner homeschoolers have so much success awaiting them. When I first … [Read more...]
17 Must Try Summer Watermelon Recipes
One of my favorite parts of summer is watermelons! But it doesn't stop there I'm a suck for just about any watermelon recipes. Watermelon lemonade, cupcakes, cakes, even fudge! See my 17 favorites for this year below! 17 Easy and Fun Watermelon Recipes Perfect for Summer With Summer here I think watermelons! I LOVE THEM, the juice, the flavor. They scream cookouts and the sun. I have many memories of some great summer watermelon recipes but here are some great new ones I want to try as well! Ones like watermelon fudge, I didn't even know this was a thing!! If you plan to be at any cookouts, there are quite a few watermelon drinks to keep you cool outside! I won't lie though I am more than looking forward to the watermelon cupcakes! Watermelon Lemonade - The … [Read more...]
HUGE List of Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Did you know children can lose up to 2 months of reading levels during the summer months when off school? If you keep your child reading all summer, they have the potential to gain up to a full reading level! These free summer reading programs for kids are a perfect way to motivate kids to ten and .' something special for doing it! HUGE List of Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids We all know homeschooling your kids can have it's ups and downs and as parents, we learn just as much homeschooling our kids as we teach them. Even as homeschool parents we struggle with kids wanting to take a break and go enjoy the summer weather. That is fine but we still want to to keep them learning right? I have found keeping them reading is the best way to do so! I have found 18 free … [Read more...]
Amazing and Easy Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. But when you are NOT a morning person, like me, what is a mom to do? Yes, I keep cereal, Pop Tarts, and easy breakfast foods in my cabinet along with the few fruits my kids love. Then I was introduced to this easy Instant Pot yogurt recipe! Not all pressure cooker yogurt is created equally, trust me!! This is a super easy Instant Pot recipe. Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe - Pressure Cooker Yogurt With 4 kids (soon to be 5!) One of their favorites seems to be yogurt. They eat it like it's going out of style! They eat so much of it, and it cost us a huge chunk of change, so my first thought is can I save money by making it myself?Of course, I could, but I didn't really dabble in the art of yogurt making until I got my Instant Pot … [Read more...]
Saving for a Car – Why You Should Drive Your Car Until It Dies
It can be tempting to run out and get a new car when something new comes along, or when you find out something is wrong with your car that you don’t want to fix. Though it may be tempting to buy a new car, it isn’t always the best option. Here’s why you should drive your car until it dies (unfixable). This is my number one tip for saving for a car! Saving for a Car - Why You Should Drive Your Car Until It Dies You Can Pay the Car Off Let’s face it; car payments are not fun. When you have car payments, and then you try to get another car, you have the challenge of finding a car in your price range and covering the cost of whatever you have left to pay on your car. If you keep your car until it dies, you don’t have to worry about the car payments. It is NICE not to have those car … [Read more...]
Easy Hamburger Recipes – 30 of the Best Burger Recipes
Grilling season is coming! For my family, that means easy hamburger recipes! We are always trying a new recipe or a new seasoning on our burgers. I want to share 30 of the best burger recipes some are making me drool and have been added to our list for the summer, and other are our tried and true recipes. Easy Hamburger Recipes - 30 of the Best Burger Recipes I'm not kidding when I ay the best burger recipes. This list has everything from turkey burgers, bacon burgers, a pizza burger, and even a bison burger! Green Chili Pepper Jack Stuffed Turkey Burgers - The Frugal Navy Wife Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers- Family Food and Travel Thai Turkey Burger with Cucumber Relish- The Starving Chef Blog Vegan Japanese Burger- Rhian’s Recipes Cowboy Burger Recipe with … [Read more...]